Nepal coach Hari Khadka has termed Nepal striker Sabitra Bhandari the best in South Asia.

Speaking in post match after winning 3-0 against Bangladesh, coach Khadka said, "Sabitra is the best striker in South Asia region. She did well, one goal and another assist in 3-0 win. I am happy she is in the team".

Bhandari has scored 24 international goals in 25 games. Anu Lama is the highest goal scorer for Nepal with 35 goals. She couldn't make her place in final cut.

Bangladesh coach Golam Chotton echoed the same thoughts.

“Sabitra is the best striker in this region while captain Niru Thapa built up the game playing all around the ground,” Choton said, adding that her players could not implement his game plan in 3-0 loss to the hosts.